Murugan a vegetable vendor by profession lives in Mavuthapathi Panchayat near Navakkarai in Coimbatore with his wife who is a daily wage labourer. The couple’s daughter Gayathri is enrolled a Government school. Gayathri is currently studying in 8th standard. Two months earlier, a few boys from Gayathri’s school teased her. A worried Murugan lodged a complaint with the headmaster of this school. Following this, the boy’s parents attacked Murugan and his family members. Murugan shares that he and his family received death threats too.
It is stated that this prompted Murugan to lodge a complaint with the K. G. Chavadi police station. However, it has been reported that the police refused to file any complaint in this regard.
A dejected Murugan attempted suicide by consuming powder that is meant to keep ants away. He was rushed to the Government Hospital (GH). Having undergone treatment at the GH, Murugan was discharged from GH today.
Having been discharged, Murugan along with his relatives staged a protest before the GH stating police protection as he alleged being threatened by the ward councillor.
It is stated that this prompted Murugan to lodge a complaint with the K. G. Chavadi police station. However, it has been reported that the police refused to file any complaint in this regard.
A dejected Murugan attempted suicide by consuming powder that is meant to keep ants away. He was rushed to the Government Hospital (GH). Having undergone treatment at the GH, Murugan was discharged from GH today.
Having been discharged, Murugan along with his relatives staged a protest before the GH stating police protection as he alleged being threatened by the ward councillor.